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In the news today: Trump declares victory and secures comeback

In the news today: Trump declares victory and secures comeback

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Donald Trump declares victory and secures political comeback Former president Donald Trump is poised to return to White House after a polarizing U.S.
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'No happy paintings': Dozens of art works by Canadian war artist at Calgary exhibit

'No happy paintings': Dozens of art works by Canadian war artist at Calgary exhibit

CALGARY — There's a darkness in the work of venerated Canadian war artist Bill MacDonnell, who has spent three decades travelling the world as a self-described silent witness.
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'Ready for both': Canadians prepare for any outcome as Trump declares victory

'Ready for both': Canadians prepare for any outcome as Trump declares victory

WASHINGTON — Former president Donald Trump declared victory early Wednesday morning as the path to victory for Vice-President Kamala Harris was significantly diminished by Pennsylvania's swing back to the Republican leader.
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Canadians gather for camaraderie, food and drink at U.S. election night watch parties

Canadians gather for camaraderie, food and drink at U.S. election night watch parties

MONTREAL — Canadians and American expats from coast to coast gathered Tuesday at bars, community centres, restaurants and homes to watch with a mixture of anxiety and excitement as the U.S. election results rolled in.
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Concerns about trade, defence as MPs, diplomats eye U.S. vote results

Concerns about trade, defence as MPs, diplomats eye U.S. vote results

OTTAWA — MPs, diplomats and political staff gathered around the parliamentary precinct to anxiously take in preliminary results of a U.S. presidential election that they all agreed would have an enormous impact on Canada and the world.
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B.C. business groups urge end to port lockout as labour dispute halts shipping

B.C. business groups urge end to port lockout as labour dispute halts shipping

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's businesses leaders are urging port employers and more than 700 unionized workers to resolve their dispute immediately as a lockdown paralyzes shipping along Canada's west coast.
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'It feels very bad': Brampton reels after two nights of tense protest outside temple

'It feels very bad': Brampton reels after two nights of tense protest outside temple

Community members were left reeling Tuesday after tense protests at a Hindu temple in the Greater Toronto Area led to police intervention two nights in a row, the clashes adding fuel to already fiery Canada-India diplomatic relations.
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Memorial in Winnipeg on Sunday for judge, senator, TRC chair Murray Sinclair

Memorial in Winnipeg on Sunday for judge, senator, TRC chair Murray Sinclair

WINNIPEG — A public memorial honouring former judge, senator and chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission into residential schools, Murray Sinclair, is set to take place in Winnipeg on Sunday.
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Liberals propose seven-year extension for information commissioner Caroline Maynard

Liberals propose seven-year extension for information commissioner Caroline Maynard

OTTAWA — Information commissioner Caroline Maynard says she will relentlessly stress the importance of transparency by default if she's allowed to continue in her job.
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House of Commons committee looks to recall Tom Clark about New York City condo

House of Commons committee looks to recall Tom Clark about New York City condo

OTTAWA — Members of Parliament studying the federal government's decision to buy a $9-million luxury condo in Manhattan are preparing to recall Canada's consul general in New York to answer more questions about his involvement in the purchase.
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